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Erie, Pennsylvania, United States

Lead and manage the manufacturing and re-manufacturing of the electrical components for new and in-service locomotives. Heavy focus on Quality, Production, Execution, Safety, Supply Chain and Lean Manufacturing. Currently leading the operations team and working in collaboration with the engineering department in the development of the locomotive industry's first FLXdrive Battery Electric Locomotive.

Erie, Pa.

- Managed multiple sales operations for the collection, re-manufacturing and distribution of imaging and cellular products.-Achieved the lowest cost / unit operating facilities in North America.-Executed an overall business analysis and implemented solutions to improve processes, procedures, organizational impact and operating results.-Made significant organizational changes at the management and associate level to improve leadership, teamwork, capability and accountability.-Implemented lean practices to improve work flow, minimize non-value activities and improve productivity and customer service.

Erie, Pennsylvania Area

Erie, Pennsylvania Area

- Owned and operated a sports performance training center for high school, college and professional athletes.- Focused on physical, mental and character development of male and female athletes.

Pittsburgh, Pa.

- Achieved "Best in Class" business results and earned the Market Unit of the Year Award for North America with 2% top-line growth, 5.2% revenue growth and 16% profit improvement.-Led the Western Pa. Market Unit consisting of 8 facilities, 36 million in sales volume, $335 million in net revenue and $61 million in profit.- Played a significant role in the negotiation of a year long labor dispute resulting in a mutually beneficial settlement.

Mississauga, Ontario

- Delivered "Best in Class" cost and productivity performance driving a 2% overall cost reduction and 3% productivity growth.- Implemented selling and customer service initiatives to improve retail execution, accounts serviced as scheduled, out of date product, inventory accuracy, out of stocks, forecasting, on-time deliveries, equipment serviced as scheduled and customer complaint resolution.

Erie, Pennsylvania Area

- Led the acquisition of multiple franchise bottlers through the transition to corporate ownership and management.- Assessed organization, processes, procedures, systems and performance standards to identify strengths and opportunities.- Developed action plans and solutions to execute the transition plan.- Implemented organizational changes, process improvements, operating standards and performance standards for all business functions.